How long ago did he bring in that bearskin ?" "About two weeks, I reckon.

Why ?" "Nothing! Look yer, Brace, you mean well--thar's my hand.

I'll go down with you there, but not as the sheriff.

I'm going there as Jim Dunn, and you can come along as a white man, to see things fixed on the square.
Come!" Brace hesitated.

"You'll think better of my plan before you get there; but I've said I'd stand by you, and I will.